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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.94, 1,142.10 and 469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.94, 1,142.10 and 469.44 is: 703.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.94 : 1,142.10 = 469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.94/1,142.10 = 469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.94x = 1,142.10 × 469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.94x = 536,147.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,147.42/761.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.66

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